Addiction - Oral presentation #2
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This document discusses addictions and focuses on caffeine addiction. It describes how caffeine works by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, which causes increased alertness. Some key points: 1. Caffeine consumption is widespread, with over 2 billion cups consumed worldwide daily. However, it can lead to physical dependence and addiction for heavy users. 2. Symptoms of caffeine addiction include headaches, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. 3. While caffeine has some positive effects in moderation, addiction can be treated by gradually reducing intake and using natural alternatives and lifestyle changes. Medical help is rarely needed except in cases of caffeine intoxication.
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- 1. Addictions Oral presentation #2 Romain Sylvian
- 5. Summary 1. Description 2. Causes 3. Symptoms and side effects 4. Treatments
- 6. History • 13th century : cultivated by Arabs. • 17th century : cultivated by Europeans. • 18th century : reached the New World.
- 7. Coffee Today • Drinked by 130 M Americans every day. • 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide / day. • 2nd most traded commodities before oil. • A $30 billion industry just in US.
- 8. Caffeine, how does it works? • 1) Adenosine made you sleepy.
- 9. Caffeine, how does it works? • 1) Adenosine made you sleepy. • 2) Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors.
- 10. Caffeine, how does it works? • 1) Adenosine made you sleepy. • 2) Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors. • 3) Pituitary gland produce adrenaline.
- 12. Some facts
- 17. Tolerance • For heavy coffee and energy drink consumers.
- 18. Why becoming an addict? • Coffee culture. • Professional and familial factors. • No genetic factors.
- 19. Symptoms and side effects What are the signs? What are the effects ?
- 20. 6 signs of caffeine addiction. • Headache • Lethargy • Depression • Nausea • Vomiting • Muscle pain
- 21. Health effect of caffeine Positive and negative.
- 22. Treatments Natural ways to cure. Medical assistance. Withdrawal process.
- 23. Natural way to cure • Fruits juices. • Sport. • Caffeine-free replacements.
- 24. Medical assistance • No treatments center. • Help for caffeine intoxication.
- 25. Withdrawal process. • Sleepiness • Irritability • Insomnia • Quick process : 9 days in average.
- 26. Sources • Crawford, J. (1852). History of coffee. Journal of the Statistical Society of London, 15(1), 50-58. Print • Anonymous, . (2012). Signs of caffeine addiction. U.S. News & World Report, 1. • Rivers, A. (2012, July 16). Caffeine Overdose. Healthline. Retrieved November 18, 2013, http://www.healthline.com/health/caffeine-overdose • Pohler, H. (2010). Caffeine intoxication and addiction. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 6(1), 49-52.